Ford Maverick (1995)
1995 Ford Maverick
CarHunch analysed 3,450 real MOT records for the 1995 Ford Maverick. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1995 Ford Maverick struggles significantly against the UK average, with a first-time MOT pass rate of just 64.7% versus the national 80%—a red flag for reliability. More concerning, over a quarter of these vehicles (26%) have recorded dangerous defects during their MOT history, meaning structural, brake, or lighting failures that pose a genuine safety risk.
These Mavericks are now pushing 120,000 miles on average, and the typical vehicle racks up 3 failures and 10 advisories per test, suggesting wear-related problems are endemic rather than isolated. Before buying one, insist on a full pre-purchase inspection and recent MOT history printout; the numbers tell you these vehicles require meticulous maintenance to stay safe and roadworthy.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 1.7 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 1995 Ford Maverick
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 26% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (82%) | 2,830 | 65% | 3.03 |
| Petrol (18%) | 612 | 63.3% | 2.88 |
| LPG (0%) | 8 | 67% | 2.88 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1995 Ford Maverick vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1995 Ford Maverick vehicles fall between 101,476 and 139,530 miles.
1995 Ford Maverick — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 22 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2023 (5% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2023.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1995 Ford Maverick
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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49.3%
Fuel pipe/s corroded
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44.4%
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play
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44.2%
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play
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35.1%
Oil leak
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31.5%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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31.5%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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31.2%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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31.1%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1995. Counts include advisories and failures.
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